How do you pronounce "gainful"?

In American English: /ˈgeɪnfəl/ (GAYNF-uhl). In British English: /ɡˈeɪnfəl/ (G-aynf). In Canadian English: /ˈgeɪnfəl/ (GAYNF-uhl). In Australian English: /ɡˈeɪnfəl/ (G-aynf).

Is "gainful" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈgeɪnfəl/ (GAYNF-uhl), while in British English it's /ɡˈeɪnfəl/ (G-aynf).

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gainful

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/ˈgeɪnfəl/

GAYNF-uhl

Syllable Breakdown

geɪnfgain·əlful

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